Sunny Hill – Values in Care, is a single service located in the semi-rural area between Cefn Cribwr and Laleston, Bridgend. The bungalow is ideally situated with direct links to nearby beaches, coastal paths and local towns. The person we support enjoys the quieter things in life and this bungalow provides just that.
Learning disabilities
Autism
Fragile X syndrome
Complex needs
I joined Values in Care in 2017 as they aligned to my own values. Throughout my career they have supported me to further my own goals and professional growth. Before joining, I spent 20 years within the social care sector, starting initially during my education. It was during this time that I knew which avenue I wanted to pursue.
I started as a support worker working with adults with a range of additional learning needs, autism, and mental health. I quickly progressed in my career with enthusiasm and a positive outlook- it was important for me and those around me to make a difference to the people we support. I have been a registered manager for 17 years now and love what I do. Every day is different and seeing people achieve positive outcomes is so rewarding.
I pride myself on leading a team who deliver a high-quality service and who are equally as passionate in providing a person-centred approach, supporting individuals to achieve their goals and aspirations.
I began working in Social Care sector since January 1996, this was soon after I finished my degree in BSc Behavioural sciences. I commenced employment as a support worker with a not-for-profit organisation working with adults with learning disabilities. This was during the time when Ely hospital in South Wales was in the process transitioning people from hospital to resettle in the community into supported living accommodation.
I continued my employment with the organisation, developing in my career with various roles across the organisation, working with different models of support including supported living, respite, community support and residential manager roles.
I have worked in senior management roles for the last 15 years mainly in operations and quality assurance. I have been a Registered Manager since 2014 with two providers in the last 27 years.
I am a trainer and been the organisational lead for person centred practise, ensuring that people supported live lives to their full potential and are encouraged to have greater choice and control. I feel passionate that people are at the forefront of their own support provision ensuring that the quality-of-service provision is exceptional.
I have recently joined Swanton Care, Values in Care as the Regional Director in August 2023 and look forward to working within this organisation to continue my career development supporting people and staff to reach their goals and aspirations.
Divisional Director Kate Pearce is the Responsible Individual for Sunny Hill. To find out more, visit our Meet The Team page.
At Sunnyhill – Values in Care, we provide support for one adult with Fragile X syndrome, learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and autism and we support the individual on a two to one basis, to allow him to achieve personal goals and independent daily skills. The staff team at Sunny Hill consists of four core members to ensure consistent, quality care.
The person we support at Sunny Hill enjoys his daily trips to our local Asda to complete the house shopping, where he is very well known by all that work there. His days end with a drive down along the coast of Porthcawl beach.
